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Assistant Distribution Centre Manager

🏢 ScS 📍 Bridgend, Wales 💼 Company - Public

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£28,164 - £28,164

£2,347 - £2,347 / mo

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Location Base

Bridgend, Wales

Tier-1 UK Economic Zone

Est. Take-Home Pay

68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)

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Transatlantic Parity

1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard

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Position Overview & Specifications

Description

Fancy helping run one of our distribution centres?

Are you looking for a varied role where no two days are the same?

What’s the opportunity?

We’re on the lookout for an Assistant Distribution Centre Manager to come and join our team at Bridgend. This is a key role within the logistics network and the successful person will be responsible for fully supporting the Distribution Centre Manager with the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the distribution operation. They will also be responsible for running the warehouse in the absence of the Manager

What does the role involve?

Oversee the unloading and receipt of goods into the warehouse
Supervise the completion of all checks and documentation required by law on delivery vehicles and ensures that the appropriate documentation is kept on file and available for inspection at all times
Oversee and undertake quality inspections of goods for delivery, initiating remedial action as required and ensuring goods are wrapped for despatch in line with Company policy and established working practices
Provide leadership and guidance to the supervisors and all other team members, including training and developing and motivating the team to optimise individual and collective work performance
Proactively contribute to the management of Health and Safety within the warehouse
Monitor the workload of colleagues and make sure that manual handling and other health and safety processes are being followed
Supervise and assist the team with moving and handling of furniture and carpets within the warehouse
Assist and support the Distribution Centre Manager with the maintenance and security of the premises, transport, colleagues and stock
Supervise and contribute towards general housekeeping within the DC and vehicles, making sure that they follow company standards
Oversee the basic maintenance of equipment
Heavy lifting
Flexibility to work evenings and Saturdays

Who are we looking for?

Experience within a Warehouse Supervisor / Assistant Manager role
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Strives to achieve the highest level of customer satisfaction
Flexibility to work evenings and weekends
Team player
Ability to lead and coach a team
CPC qualification card would be desirable

What’s in it for you?

Competitive salary
Uniform provided
Generous staff discounts on our beautiful furniture and carpets
Access to 100s of high street discounts and more – holiday discounts, gym discounts, cinema discounts, evouchers, cashback and more!
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Long service annual leave benefits
Cycle to work scheme
Career progression and development plan
Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme
Share Incentive Scheme

If this sounds good to you, we’d love you to be part of the team – apply today!

About ScS

We are one of the UK’s leading sofa and carpet specialists, and you can find us on numerous retail parks all over the country.

We have 99 retail stores, serviced by 9 distribution centres, a Digital Hub based in Coventry and a support centre based in Sunderland. For over a century, ScS has been providing customers with an excellent customer experience, selling beautiful products with outstanding value, quality and choice. Our primary product focus is in retailing sofas, flooring and dining, helping customers to create the home they’ll love and that’s where you come in…

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Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Location: Bridgend, Wales

Eligibility: Verified Employer Direct Placement

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